Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Benzyl bromoacetate (CAS: 5437-45-6)?
Answer
Benzyl bromoacetate (CAS: 5437-45-6) is a colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a strong odor. It has a molecular weight of approximately 218.07 g/mol, and is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is highly reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and can undergo hydrolysis and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
5437-45-6
English Name
Benzyl bromoacetate
Molecular Formula
C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
229.07 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)CBr
InChIKey
JHVLLYQQQYIWKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
